Going Green With RBS Sanitation
Going Green is more than something we do – it’s our passion!
RBS Sanitation is committed to “Green”
Our planet’s resources will, at some point no longer be as readily available. That means we have to be responsible with our plastics, glass, metals and yes, even energy. By green recycling and being eco friendly we are saving the energy it takes to create new materials, in turn lowering greenhouse gas emissions. It really is a win-win.
Check below the products that will help us keep it green! Want to know how you can help more? Check out our recycling ideas for both at home and in the workplace.
Call 605-213-0138 today to get started garbage and recycling in Sioux Falls and surrounding communities!
Paper Related Items
- Flattened corrugated cardboard & brown paper sacks
- Newspapers, inserts, magazines, brochures and catalogs
- Phone books (yes, phone books)
- Office papers & junk mail
- Paperboard (cereal boxes, etc)
- Shredded paper (must be in clear plastic sack)
Plastic, Aluminum and Glass Related Items
- Glass bottles & jars
- Tin cans, steel cans and aluminum cans (these need to be rinsed and free of food)
- Aluminum & steel cans
- Plastic tubs & containers
- Empty aerosol cans
FAQs
Why Recycle?
There are many benefits to recycling. Here are a just a few of the recycling basics:
- Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators
- Conserves natural resources such as water, minerals and timber
- Increases economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials
- Prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials
- Saves energy
- Supports American manufacturing and conserves resources
- Helps create jobs in the manufacturing and recycling industries
Step of Recycling?
The three pillars of recycling are:
1. Collection and Processing
Methods include drop-off centers, refund programs and curbside recycling pick upManufacturing
2. Making new products with recycled materials
Common household materials include newspapers, aluminum cans and laundry detergent bottles
3. Purchasing New Products Made from Recycled Materials
You can do your part by purchasing items that contain recycled material or products that could be recycled
These three steps create a continuous loop which is represented by the three arrows of the recycling symbol.
How does recycling help reduce pollution?
Recycling conserves energy and natural resources, reduces pollution, and helps to keep our environment clean and safe.
Every year, we produce millions of tons of waste, including everything from packaging and products to damaged or outdated technology. Much of this waste ends up in our landfills, where it emits methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
Recycling helps to reduce this pollution by reusing materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. It also conserves energy and natural resources, as it takes less energy and resources to recycle materials than it does to produce new materials from scratch. In addition, recycling helps to create jobs and stimulates the economy.
How does the recycling of paper differ from the recycling of other products?
The process of recycling paper begins with the collection of paper products, which are then sorted and separated into different grades. The paper is then pulped, and the pulp is made into new paper products.
The recycling of paper is different from the recycling of other products because paper products can be recycled multiple times. Other products, such as plastic or metal, can only be recycled once. This is because paper products are made from a renewable resource, while plastic and metal are not.
Recycling paper is a process that helps to save trees and conserve energy. It takes less energy to recycle paper than it does to produce new paper from scratch. Recycling paper also reduces the amount of pollution that is caused by the paper industry.
How does recycling help the environment?
The recycling process can be divided into three stages: collection, processing and marketing. Collection is the first stage where old goods are gathered; Processing is the second stage where recycled material are sorted out; Marketing is the third stage where recycled products are sold.
Recycling has many benefits for both people and planet. It helps to reduce air pollution in urban areas, it creates jobs and reduces landfill space, it conserves natural resources (e.g., fossil fuels) and it saves money!
Where can I dump yard waste near me?
Yard waste, also known as yard trimmings, refers to the plant material that is left over from gardening activities. Yard waste includes leaves and grass clippings, branches and other tree limbs, and shrubs.
It can be difficult to find a place to dump yard waste near you. Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill offers these services with certain restrictions. You can check them out here.
If a holiday lands on or before your pickup day, RBS will be delayed by 1 day